Climbing out of Schiphol
There are 2 different 2d panels, the "big" main view, and the "landing" view, here below
Virtual cockpit view, notice the nice glass reflections
One of the 2(!) overhead panels, most buttons are clickable. The IRS (inertial reference system) is shown on the upper left, and you need to fill out the correct co-ordinates of your departure gate or else the PFD/ND will of course be blank (See last shot). Adds very much to realism! :)
Same VC view as before, but now during the approach
The visual model is average, not great nor poor. It does its job. I don't care that much since the aircraft is LOADED with technology on the inside :)
Now this night lit panel is the best I've EVER seen, just incredible. Aircraft is powered by GPU, engines and nav systems are off.
Random thought:Overall, this product is very good, and it offers some of the most advanced FS features ever modelled on an aircraft. Thanks to my previous experience with similiar "immersive" aircrafts, I got the bird up and flying in less than 30 minutes ;D....
Big plus to the IRS, the comprehensive FMC, and the panel quality. Though it's packed with features, it's not overly demanding for your computer, had my FPS locked at stable 30 all the way (with 4xFSAA/8X AF).
One thing that bothered me abit, is that the aircraft feels slippery when flying manually, it's way too sensitive...had to decrease my joystick sensitivity to get a good feeling :)
In conclusion, I'll always be a Boeing-guy, but this old airbus (designed in early 80's) has some charming upsides, which some of the new modern, all-glass cockpit-airplanes lack :)
PS. I 'm not sure of how to fly the A310 100% properly (Boeing guy, remember ;D) , so advices are welcomed. But I think I got the most parts right!
Aircraft can purchased here:
www.simsoftworkshop.com
